I was sitting on the edge of the local marsh a few days ago, trying for a Swamp Sparrow for this months theme, when I saw some movement out of the corner of my eye. I swiveled right and fired two frames before this fidgety little bird took off. Not an easy guy to capture, so I was pleased to get him with his signature crown showing. Cloned out some vegetation.
D7000, 500f4 + 1.4, ISO 800, 1/1250s @ f/7.1, tripod
Very well done Bill. I don't often see one without some part of the bird blurry from motion, they rarely sit still long enough for a photo and when they do they are often in shadow. You must have been sitting very still for a while to get this shot. Agreed nicely done to get the open crown.